Air Freight Coordinator
full-time•Drakenstein Local Municipality
About this role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-driven Airfreight Coordinator to support our Freight Manager and oversee the end-to-end air export process. You will play a key role in coordinating shipments, managing documentation, and ensuring seamless execution of airfreight movements within the fast-paced perishable industry. This role also includes various adhoc tasks requiring initiative, strong communication, and exceptional organisational ability.
Key Performance Outputs
Operations
Competencies & Behaviours
Key Performance Outputs
Operations
- Coordinate and formalize loading allocations and instructions
- Communicate clearly with load points and freight partner
- Secure airfreight space and ensure all deadlines are met
- Resolve operational issues swiftly
- Prepare and send loading instructions and custom invoices
- Record dispatch and loading data accurately
- Maintain the Airfreight Log
- Verify final freight documentation and distribute to clients and clearing agents
- Oversee and adjust block and ad-hoc airfreight bookings
- Ensure Freight Forwarder adherence to SOP requirements
- Track shipment movements (ETD/ATD/ETA/ATA) and communicate delays
- Stay updated on flight schedules and availability
- Validate and sign off creditor invoices against quotes/agreements
- Build strong relationships through planned visits
- Assist in SOP reviews
- Support broader logistics functions as needed
Requirements
Education & Experience- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the perishable industry
- Solid background in airfreight operations
- Proven ability to support and coordinate the full air export process from start to finish
- Computer literate: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Professional email etiquette
- ERP system experience
Competencies & Behaviours
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Detail-driven, results-focused, and customer-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Industry Leader: Be part of a trusted organisation in the perishable export sector.
- Impactful Work: Your role directly contributes to smooth global supply chains and satisfied clients.
- Growth Potential: We invest in our people through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive Culture: Work with a collaborative team that values communication, reliability, and excellence.
- Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same—perfect for individuals who enjoy challenge, pace, and purpose.
What you'll do
- The Air Freight Coordinator will coordinate shipments, manage documentation, and ensure the smooth execution of airfreight movements. This role involves resolving operational issues and maintaining accurate records throughout the air export process.
About United Exports
Founded in 2002 by Roger Horak, United Exports started with a focus on stone fruit, swiftly gaining a competitive edge and becoming involved with breeding programmes like OZ Peach and Burchell’s.
United Exports developed into a vertically integrated precision agriculture company, enabling us to be present in every step of the end-to-end value chain – from growing and packing to shipping, marketing and selling.
In 2009, we expanded into blueberries and today, we are internationally recognised for our flagship brand – OZblu® blueberries – and our innovative, sustainable and precision-based approach to producing this exciting new series of blueberry genetics.
United Exports produces OZblu® blueberries in 12 countries and supplies premium blueberries to all key global consumption markets.
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What does a Air Freight Coordinator do at United Exports?
As a Air Freight Coordinator at United Exports, you will: the Air Freight Coordinator will coordinate shipments, manage documentation, and ensure the smooth execution of airfreight movements. This role involves resolving operational issues and maintaining accurate records throughout the air export process..
Is the Air Freight Coordinator position at United Exports remote?
The Air Freight Coordinator position at United Exports is based in Drakenstein Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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